Assistant Professor - Theatre History and/or Performance Studies (25/26)

THEATRE AND DANCE DEPARTMENTThe Theatre and Dance Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applicants for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre History and/or Performance Studies position to begin September 11, 2025. The program specializes in Liberal Arts-based theatre education with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. Teaching specialization in Latinx/a/o, Indigenous, Black, SWANA (MENA), AAPI, or LGBTQIA+ Identity theatre, as well as demonstrated ability to direct department productions required. A terminal degree (PhD, DFA, MFA) with demonstrable experience in university level teaching and practice; writing ability also required.RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching duties will include General Education lecture courses such as Theatre History, Global Theatre and Performance, and Diversity in U.S. Theatre, as well as Directing, directing centered courses (Creative Processes, Creating Drama, or Systems of Rehearsal), and directing one mainstage production per academic year (Rehearsal and Performance). Other duties will include supervising student projects and advising. In addition, service to the department, college, and university are required. Continued professional development is expected.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTerminal Degree (PhD, DFA, MFA), or equivalent record of professional achievement, with Theatre Arts centered scholarship and practice.Expertise in one or more of the following fields: Latinx/a/o, Indigenous, Black, SWANA (MENA), AAPI, or LGBTQIA+ Identity theatre, and Systems of Rehearsal.Demonstrated experience in directing live theatrical performances.Demonstrated college or university-level teaching.Evidence of creative and/or scholarly achievement.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSWillingness to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment, centered on engaged practice, direct mentorship, and collegiality.Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary programs overlapping with Performing Arts and other polytechnic disciplines, including course development and possible program curriculum development.Potential for grant development in areas related to expertise.SALARYAnticipated Hiring Range: $90,276 - $98,244/year, $7,523 - $8,187/month (Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSTo apply, please visit

http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ , complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition # 540493. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:Current curriculum vitaCover letter: address how your experience and expertise might shape the curriculum and enhance student learning in a primarily practice-based undergraduate program.Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: describe experience and contributions to DEI efforts, and describe how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal PolyCopy of Unofficial TranscriptsTeaching portfolio: provide evidence of teaching effectiveness including student evaluations and course syllabi as related to the advertised positionExample of scholarship or creative workPlease be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment. This position is open until filled.Projected Start Date: 09-11-2025Review Begin Date: 11-14-2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.CONTACTFor questions about the position, please contact Karin Hendricks-Bolen via email at

khendr04@calpoly.edu .

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